Plumbing Excavation Technician / Digger

MJ Frick Company, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MJ Frick Company in Nashville, TN is seeking a dependable Plumbing Excavation Technician / Digger to support our residential service and new construction plumbing teams. This hands-on role focuses on excavation, underground plumbing support, jobsite prep, and assisting plumbers with sewer and water line installation and repairs.

You will operate trenching equipment, dig trenches, backfill and protect customer property, and maintain safe trenches following OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in excavation, construction, utilities, plumbing, or heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and muddy conditions.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches for sewer, water, drainage, and underground plumbing lines.
• Operate shovels, trenchers, mini excavators, and other equipment as qualified.
• Assist with underground sewer, water, and drainage pipe installation.
• Help establish trench depth, grade, bedding, and pipe placement.
• Perform excavation for sewer replacements, water service repairs, underground leaks, and new construction plumbing.
• Backfill and compact trenches after installation and inspection.
• Load, unload, and transport pipe, fittings, gravel, tools, and equipment.
• Protect landscaping, driveways, sidewalks, foundations, and customer property.
• Maintain safe trenches and follow OSHA excavation and jobsite safety requirements.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain excavation equipment, trucks, trailers, and tools.
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and ready for the next stage of work.
• Assist plumbers with general plumbing helper duties when excavation work is not required.

Skills

Excavation

Trenching

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

Plumbing Excavation Technician / Digger

Residential & New Construction

MJ Frick Company | Nashville, TN

MJ Frick Company is looking for a dependable, hardworking Plumbing Excavation Technician / Digger to support our residential service and new construction plumbing teams.

This is a hands‑on field position focused on excavation, underground plumbing support, jobsite preparation, and assisting plumbers with sewer and water line installation and repairs.

Pay based on experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches for sewer, water, drainage, and underground plumbing lines


• Operate shovels, trenchers, mini excavators, and other equipment as qualified


• Assist with underground sewer, water, and drainage pipe installation


• Help establish proper trench depth, grade, bedding, and pipe placement


• Perform excavation for sewer replacements, water service repairs, underground leaks, cleanouts, septic/sewer connections, and new construction plumbing


• Backfill and compact trenches after installation and inspection


• Load, unload, and transport pipe, fittings, gravel, tools, and equipment


• Protect landscaping, driveways, sidewalks, foundations, and customer property


• Maintain safe trenches and follow OSHA excavation and jobsite safety requirements


• Inspect, clean, and maintain excavation equipment, trucks, trailers, and tools


• Keep job sites clean, organized, and ready for the next stage of work


• Assist plumbers with general plumbing helper duties when excavation work is not required

Qualifications

• Experience with excavation, construction, utilities, plumbing, or heavy equipment preferred


• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and muddy conditions


• Ability to lift approximately 50–75 lbs. and perform physically demanding work


• Comfortable working around trenches, heavy equipment, crawl spaces, and uneven terrain


• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record


• Valid CDL favorable


• Dependable, safety‑conscious, and able to work well with a team


• Plumbing license is not required

This position is primarily focused on excavation and field support, with opportunities to learn additional plumbing skills and grow within the company.

MJ Frick Company is a family‑owned and operated HVAC and Plumbing company